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For river descent
- A minimum of drinking water
(1 to 2 liters / person/day. Water on Vallée Bras-du-Nord territory is not considered potable. We strongly advise you to boil your water, bring a filter or a water purification treatment (e.g. Pristine) to treat it). - Snacks or other sources of energy.
- Hat and sunglasses
- Fly oil (particularly in May and June)
- Sun protection
- Bathing suit and beach towel
- Alternative clothing options
- Rain gear
- First aid kit
- Waterproof bag to carry your equipment
(a garbage bag inside your backpack can be an alternative to keep your belongings dry) - Comfortable waterproof footwear
- River map (available at launch)
- Toilet paper
- Please bring back ALL YOUR WASTE in garbage bags.
It's a good idea to plan for every eventuality. In the event of bad weather, or even an accident, you may have to stay in one place for a long time, waiting for the weather to improve or for help to arrive.